Massage Therapist Instructor - Evening

Position Summary

The Massage Therapy Instructor delivers an outcomes-focused, hands-on educational program and provides quality classroom and laboratory instruction. The instructor helps students develop the knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in massage therapy.

Essential Functions

- Provide quality classroom and laboratory instruction, explain learning activities, and assist students at varying levels of proficiency.

- Advise students professionally and provide constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback, including timely grade postings and substantial feedback on student work.

- Tutor students on campus and remotely as necessary, and provide individualized or small-group guidance and study strategies to develop and improve basic skills.

- Follow curriculum expectations and maintain accreditation compliance as it applies to the Massage Therapy Program.

- Assist with course design that meets or exceeds minimum content standards and communicate suggested course improvements.

- Prepare, operate, maintain, and demonstrate classroom and laboratory equipment and materials.

- Support student retention by reviewing completion of learning activities, monitoring attendance, and contacting students as necessary.

- Record attendance, grades, and relevant communications in Transcript, and maintain a working knowledge of Canvas.

- Clean and organize the laboratory after each use and model a high regard for hygiene.

- Work with the Department Head to plan and schedule field trips and guest speakers as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

- Attend required meetings, including Faculty Forum and team or department meetings, graduation ceremonies, and school-sponsored activities.

- Assist with corporate wellness activities and off-site events as needed.

- Complete a minimum of two professional development activities and two in-services.

- Model the College Mission and CARES philosophy (Collaborative, Adaptable, Resilient, Empowered, Student-focused), incorporate professional and ethical standards, and perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Reasonable Accommodation

This position involves classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction, demonstration and use of massage therapy equipment and materials, computer use, and communication with students and employees. Responsibilities may also include off-site corporate wellness activities, events, and field trips.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Community HigherEd Institute provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

This job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may be updated to reflect institutional needs.

Qualifications

Must be a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Oklahoma with at least three years of experience, within the last seven years, in the massage therapy field. Previous teaching or instructional experience is preferred. Experience in adult education and development is a plus.

Must demonstrate a commitment to education, a passion for healing, and a sincere desire to help others succeed.

This is an evening part-time, non-exempt position with a typical schedule of Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm to 10:30 pm (hours may vary based on business needs).

Knowledge and Abilities

- Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to support students professionally.

- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

- Excellent presentation, public speaking, and written and verbal communication skills.

- Energy, creativity, and initiative in instruction and student support.

- Resilience, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm.

- Ability to model the CARES philosophy and core values with courage, teamwork, perseverance, and vision.

- Ability to demonstrate and explain massage therapy skills and guide students during hands-on laboratory activities.

- Ability to use Canvas and Transcript to support instruction and maintain accurate student records.

- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, hygiene, and ethical conduct.